The North State Journal

RALEIGH — The North Carolina State Board of Elections’ Modernization of Election Data Systems Commission held its inaugural meeting last Tuesday in Raleigh. State Auditor Dave Boliek, who launched the commission in early February, chaired the meeting. The Feb. 24 meeting was […]

Former statehouse Rep. Cecil Brockman indicted

RALEIGH — A grand jury has indicted former General Assembly House Rep. Cecil Brockman related to his arrest last fall on sex crime charges. Court records show the indictment was issued March 2 for Brockman on charges of […]

Rucho resigns from State Board of Elections

RALEIGH — North Carolina State Board of Elections member Bob Rucho resigned from the board Thursday morning. “I’m thankful for Bob Rucho’s service on the State Board of Elections,” State Auditor Dave Boliek, who oversees […]

MATTHEWS: Zarutska case remains flash point in NC Senate race

Though the Iryna Zarutska case is still getting a lot of attention here in North Carolina, nationally, it has pretty much fallen out of the headlines, with other stories taking precedence. That changed last Tuesday […]

Hurricanes await trade deadline

RALEIGH — This week, the final days leading up to the NHL trade deadline, is not easy. “Unless you have a no-move, anyone’s game,” Hurricanes center Mark Jankowski said, “and it could happen to anyone.” […]

NC March 3 primary General Assembly key race results

March 3, 2026

The following are the North Carolina March 3 primary results for key races in the General Assembly’s House and Senate. This article will be updated as results are released by the N.C. State Board of [...]
NC March 3 primary congressional results

March 3, 2026

The following are the North Carolina March 3 primary results for the state’s 14 congressional districts. There are primary races in all but the 2nd District. This article will be updated as results are released [...]
NC March 3 primary U.S. Senate, statewide judicial results

March 3, 2026

The following are the North Carolina March 3 primary results for the state’s U.S. Senate seat, as well as statewide primaries for the North Carolina Court of Appeals. This article will be updated as results [...]
Fighting spilled across the Middle East following initial strikes that killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei US says attacks on Iran will last weeks

March 3, 2026

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Israeli and U.S. airstrikes pounded Iran in an escalating campaign that U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday would likely take several weeks. Tehran and its allies retaliated across the region, [...]
Duke now prepares for another showdown with UNC Blue Devils roll through Wolfpack; claim ACC regular season title

March 2, 2026

RALEIGH — The Duke Blue Devils had little trouble in their lone visit to Raleigh Monday evening, smashing the NC State Wolfpack 93-64, as they also claimed the ACC regular season title too. It was [...]

UNC BOG approves tuition increase

RALEIGH — The UNC Board of Governors met last week and approved two key items: a 3% tuition hike and a clear definition of academic freedom to be added to UNC System policies. Board Chair Wendy Murphy said the […]

HILL: What if this works out?

Over the weekend, people were suddenly thrown into the proverbial shock zone where they would have to answer this question in the future: “Where were you when you heard the Ayatollah and his top Iranian […]

NC March 3 primary General Assembly key race results

March 3, 2026

The following are the North Carolina March 3 primary results for key races in the General Assembly’s House and Senate. This article will be updated as results are released by the N.C. State Board of […]

Charlotte FC looks to take next step in 2026

CHARLOTTE — On the heels of the most successful campaign in club history, Charlotte FC has entered its fifth MLS season no longer viewed as an expansion upstart but as a contender expected to win. […]

The United States sweeps men’s and women’s hockey golds in Milan

MILAN — The United States is on top of the hockey world for the first time in nearly a half-century. No miracle needed. Jack Hughes scored less than 2 minutes into overtime and the U.S. beat Canada […]

Redemption: How Duke has made up for early season woes

Earlier this season, Duke, the preseason No. 7 women’s basketball team in the county, looked nothing like the modifier. A 93-77 loss to then No. 5 LSU in the ACC-SEC Challenge on Dec. 4 marked […]

NC State picks up statement win over UNC

Well, it looks like the Red Reckoning is back on. After a few tough losses left many fans feeling frustrated with Will Wade’s first season in Raleigh, the NC State Wolfpack men’s basketball team came […]

Can No. 1 Duke finish at top?

For the 148th week, Duke is the top-ranked team in the nation. There are 21 AP polls in an average season, which means that the Blue Devil have been ranked at No. 1 for the […]

Aho’s power play goal leads Hurricanes to win in return

RALEIGH — Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour gave Sebastian Aho the morning off, saying his star center — recently back from winning a bronze medal in Italy — was “run down.” Aho described himself as “gassed” […]

The stream: Bruno Mars drops “The Romantic,” Paul McCartney doc, ‘Survivor’ at 50

February 27, 2026

Both the K-pop girl group Blackpink and the funky pop star Bruno Mars returning with new music and a documentary about Paul McCartney after the Beatles are some of the new television, films, music and […]

This week in history: Feb. 26 to March 4

Feb. 26 1815: Napoleon Bonaparte escaped from exile on the island of Elba, sailing back to France in an attempt to reclaim power. 1919: President Woodrow Wilson signed legislation establishing the Grand Canyon as a […]

Famous birthdays this week: Feb. 26 to March 4

These celebrities have birthdays this week: Feb. 26 Singer Mitch Ryder is 81. Singer Michael Bolton is 73. Hockey Hall of Famer Joe Mullen is 69. Actor Greg Germann is 68. Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine […]

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